Considering answers to those faith-questions we all ask…
Tag: Bible
In a previous post I outlined the original gospel – the “good news” of Jesus Christ - for anyone who may be searching or just curious. I say “original” because over the centuries it has often been changed, corrupted, added to, diminished, ignored, discarded or forgotten. Paul’s definition, as I noted, makes plain the first century gospel, … Continue reading THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GOSPEL
In July of this year scientists from Europe’s CERN research centre, along with researchers in the U.S., presented evidence for a particle named the “Higgs Boson”, a particle predicted by the Standard Model of particle physics. It has been nick-named the “God particle”, which is apparently a not-too popular name among physicists. I am totally … Continue reading THE GOD-BOSON
For anyone who may be searching or confused, I want to define the original Biblical meaning of the word “gospel”. Most simply, the Greek word translated “gospel” means “good news”, and in the context of the Bible the gospel is the “good news” about Jesus Christ. But what exactly was and is that good news? Contrary … Continue reading WHAT IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST?
It’s common for unbelievers, particularly atheists, to say that Christians should not be involved in politics. Why might that be so? A large percentage of the population, that is, millions of people, are professing Christians: should we Christians forego our right to vote and to engage in the dialogue and the system because of what … Continue reading SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
I’m cheating here, summarizing an article published in the June 2012 issue of “Acts and Facts”, which is a free publication of the “Institute for Creation Research”, or “ICR”. The article, written by Frank Sherwin and Brian Thomas, was prompted by a recent fossil find in China which is said to be “another” specimen of a fossilized dinosaur … Continue reading DID DINOSAURS HAVE FEATHERS?
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